Taking the Lead at Timberbrook Farm

12/18/2025

Warm wishes, winter gifts, and a story of hope! - https://mailchi.mp/takingthelead/ttl-newsletter-18098173

12/11/2025

Thank you to everyone who joined our 2025 Online Silent Auction — bidders, donors, sponsors, and volunteers! Your support made this year’s event a huge success and helped us continue transforming lives.

If you didn’t get a chance to bid, there’s still a way to make a difference. Every gift to our Operating Fund helps care for our horses, maintain the farm, and provide life-changing therapy to children, adults, and veterans.

This year had its challenges — losses, setbacks, and long days — but our community carried us through, and together we kept creating moments of hope, strength, and connection.

💛 Give today and help us keep changing lives: https://givebutter.com/takingthelead

12/07/2025

Final Hours — Get Your Bids In!

The clock is ticking! Grab unique holiday gifts and support our riders before the auction closes at 10pm TONIGHT .

Let your bids be counted! 👉 https://givebutter.com/c/2025harnessinghope/auction

12/07/2025

🚨 Last Call! 🚨

Our Online Silent Auction closes TONIGHT at 10 PM EST!

The final minutes are your best chance to snag amazing holiday gifts at low bids while supporting Taking The Lead’s life-changing programs.

Place your bids now 👉 -

Your bid helps children take their first steps, veterans find peace, and families discover hope. Support Taking the Lead’s animal-assisted therapy programs and help more people build strength, confidence, and independence.

12/06/2025

Final weekend to bid and some of our best items are still up for grabs!

🌟 Luxury 5BR Waterfront Vacation in Florida

🐴 At TTL - Teambuilding Workshop & Farm Photoshoot

🍺 Big Truck Farm Brewery Tour for 20

💪 Two One-Month Passes to Heritage Hills Athletic Club — full access to gym, classes, arena, and smoothie bar!

🐔Chicken Basket & $80 Farm Stand Voucher — everything a backyard chicken lover could dream of!

🎉 TTL Swag Bundles — fun farm-themed gear

🧼 8 Hours of Professional Home Cleaning from MaidThis of Baltimore

🤸 Two Open Play Passes at We Rock the Spectrum Kids’ Gym Forest Hill — inclusive fun for children of all abilities
..and MANY MORE!

Click here to BID! 👉 https://givebutter.com/c/2025harnessinghope/auction

12/02/2025

💛 Giving Tuesday: Where Hope Finds Its Strength 💛

When Rowan first arrived at Taking The Lead, he could barely sit up on his own. Born with low muscle tone and difficulty swallowing, he spent much of his young life in hospitals and therapy rooms.

Then Rowan met George, a gentle therapy horse. Week after week, with guidance from his occupational therapist and encouragement from our volunteers, Rowan gained strength, confidence, and independence. Today, he’s walking, eating, laughing — and loves simply seeing his horses. 🐴

Rowan’s story is just one of hundreds at Taking The Lead each year. You can help more riders like him thrive — bid in our Harnessing Hope Online Auction or make a donation today.

👉 Bid now: https://givebutter.com/c/2025harnessinghope/auction

Or simply donate directly here: https://givebutter.com/takingthelead

Every gift helps create strength, confidence, and unforgettable experiences for children, adults, and veterans who benefit from our programs.

12/01/2025

💻✨ Cyber Monday with a Purpose! ✨

Do your Cyber Monday shopping where it counts this year! Our Harnessing Hope Online Auction is full of unique gifts and experiences — from family adventures to luxury getaways.

Every bid helps create meaningful opportunities and unforgettable experiences for the people we serve, making your holiday shopping truly impactful.

🎁 Shop online, bid from anywhere, and give gifts that make a difference!

🕗 Auction ends Sunday, Dec 7 at 8 PM EST
👉 Bid now: https://givebutter.com/c/2025harnessinghope/auction

11/30/2025

✨ Top Items You Don’t Want to Miss! ✨

These auction experiences are truly one-of-a-kind — and they’re going fast!

🟡Sagamore Spirit Distillery Tour, Baltimore, MD 🥃 — Explore the award-winning world of Maryland rye whiskey with three friends and learn about the farm-to-bottle process.

🟡Luxury Waterfront Retreat, Tarpon Springs, FL 🌊 — Spend a week at a stunning 5BR/4BA estate with private pool, Gulf access, and breathtaking views.

🟡Team-Building on the Farm, Timberbrook Farm, MD 🐴 — Step out of the boardroom and into a hands-on leadership experience with horses and nature for your team.

These are just a few of the amazing experiences in our Harnessing Hope Online Auction — check out the full list and find your next unforgettable adventure!

🕗 Auction ends Sunday, Dec 7 at 8 PM EST
👉 Bid now:https://givebutter.com/c/2025harnessinghope/auction

11/29/2025

🛍️ Support Local, Give Back! 🛍️

This Small Business Saturday, discover amazing local MD & PA treasures in the Harnessing Hope Online Auction:

💠$100 Gift Card at COB51 Art Studio 🎨 — paint, mosaic, stained glass, and more!

💠Brewery Tour at Big Truck Farms 🍺 — tour, tasting, and fun for up to 20 people

💠Flatout Sim Racing 🏁 — 1 hour of thrilling, immersive racing

💠Lord Baltimore Hotel 🏨 — deluxe overnight stay with breakfast for two

💠We Rock the Spectrum Kids’ Gym 🤸 — inclusive play for children of all abilities

💠Whitaker Legal Last Will & Testament Package 📜 — protect your family’s future with confidence

And that’s just a taste — there are so many more local gems waiting for you! Every bid helps Taking the Lead provide life-changing programs that empower children and adults with disabilities.

🕗 Auction ends Sunday, Dec 7 at 8 PM EST
👉 Bid now: https://givebutter.com/c/2025harnessinghope/auction

11/28/2025

🖤 Black Friday, But Make It Meaningful! 🖤

Why fight the crowds when you can score amazing deals and unique experiences from the comfort of your home? Our Harnessing Hope Online Auction is live, featuring everything from family adventures to one-of-a-kind farm experiences.

Every bid supports Taking the Lead’s therapeutic riding and OT programs for kids and adults with disabilities — so your holiday shopping has double the impact.

🎁 Start your holiday shopping with heart and snag something special today!

🕗 Auction ends Sunday, Dec 7 at 8 PM EST
👉 Bid now: https://givebutter.com/c/2025harnessinghope/auction

11/28/2025

💔We lost two horses this year, nearly lost a third, and still changed more lives than ever. And we couldn’t have done it without you.

This year has reminded us why Taking The Lead exists, and why we’re so grateful for the people who make it possible. Our volunteers, riders, supporters, everyone who shows up early, stays late, and gives their time and heart — you keep this place going. We changed so many lives this year, even through the hard parts. We lost George and Shea, two older horses who carried so many of our kids with such gentleness. And just recently, Smoky survived a terrible farm accident after being given only a thirty-percent chance of living. He pulled through because Marilyn, Joanne, and our vet, Dr. Brooke Harper, refused to give up on him.

These moments remind us why we work the long days in all kinds of weather. It’s all worth it when a child climbs the mounting block with a huge smile, ready for “therapy that doesn’t feel like therapy.” When a kid takes their first independent steps, says a new word, focuses longer than anyone thought possible, or when an adult finally feels calm and grounded again — that’s what keeps us going.

Everyone in this community makes that happen. Your support truly matters. As we head into Giving Tuesday, we would be grateful for your help so we can keep caring for these horses and offering this life-changing work to children and adults who need it.

Thank you for being part of our barn family. ❤️🐴

Your bid helps children take their first steps, veterans find peace, and families discover hope. Support Taking the Lead’s animal-assisted therapy programs and help more people build strength, confidence, and independence.

11/27/2025

This Thanksgiving, we’re especially thankful for our amazing community, volunteers, and supporters who make our mission possible. 💛

As you gather with family and friends, we hope your day is filled with love, laughter, and meaningful moments. Your support helps children and adults with disabilities thrive through therapeutic riding and occupational therapy programs.

If you’d like to continue making a difference this season, our Harnessing Hope Online Auction is still open — with unique gifts and experiences that give back.

🕗 Bidding ends Sunday, Dec 7 at 8 PM EST
👉 https://givebutter.com/c/2025harnessinghope/auction

Your bid helps children take their first steps, veterans find peace, and families discover hope. Support Taking the Lead’s animal-assisted therapy programs and help more people build strength, confidence, and independence.